TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300C. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
2007 Chrysler 300 powertrain problems
moderate 225 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
225
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK AND SHE IS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK. ALSO, THE OVERRIDE SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTA…
MY SPOUSE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WORK IN THE MORNING, DROVE THE VEHICLE AT LUNCH AND UPON LEAVING HER WORK FOR THE DAY, ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WOULD START, HOWEVER THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION. EVEN USING THE OVERRIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONSOLE WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALE…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Chrysler 300?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 225 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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